Plainsmen win state swim title

Could the infamous Tom Hudson buzz haircut be coming back in style? Possibly a mohawk?

Hudson, the longtime swim coach for Laramie High School, has always made a bet with his team, whether it is the boys' or girls' squads, that he would let them shave his head if they win a state title.

Get the clippers out. Hopefully, Hudson is going bald again as the Plainsmen captured the Class 4A State Swimming and Diving Championships Friday afternoon in Gillette. The Plainsmen finished with 245 points to edge out defending state champion Gillette, which had 234.5. Casper Kelly Walsh was third with 204.5 points.

As expected, depth was the key for the Plainsmen, as they had just one individual champion -- junior Mike Hudson, who won the 100-backstroke in 54.53 seconds.

The title was Tom Hudson's sixth and the first since 20o5, when Laramie had won its third of three straight. The Laramie program now has 17 state titles in swimming. The Camels had won the last three boys' titles.

For more on the state meet results, click here. Also, check out some great coverage by Andy Chapman and Kathy Brown of the Gillette News-Record. Plainsmen hold off Camels and Freshman sparks Laramie. Some great video as well.

And don't forget, listen to Tom Hudson on Sportsline Live on Monday with David Settle and yours truly, with the show beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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